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Society Hill Hotel

City centre hotel within walking distance of Independence Hall

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Society Hill Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Also, Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 2nd St. Station is 4 minutes and 5th St. Station is 5 minutes.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small round table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

Good
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

City Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Wonderful
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bookshelf with books and a clock.

City Studio, City View

Good
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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About the area

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301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Museum of the American Revolution - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Liberty Bell - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 25 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 41 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 43 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 45 min drive
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 7 min drive
  • North Philadelphia Station - 8 min drive
  • 2nd St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 5th St. Station - 5 min walk
  • 8th St Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old City Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fork - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Society Hill Hotel

  • Society Hill Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Also, Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 2nd St. Station is 4 minutes and 5th St. Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Society Hill Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered delicious food and had very friendly and attentive staff. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, clean and very quiet!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room! Amazing, modern bathroom. This is really a high-end boutique hotel. I love the record player and stock of LPs!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, beautiful decor, clean rooms No kettle in the room to make coffee or tea and no reception, you check in using the instructions provided which unfortunately I couldnt open or download on my phone Luckily Dan from the bar helped us to get to our room, Thank you Dan your an absolute superstar! Also dont hesitate to try food and drinks in the bar as very tasty
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10/10 Exceptional

Day of, I realized my email was connected a previous employer. They were quick in helping get everything done via text. Great location and super comfy bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

bed was comfortable and ac worked great
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel, the staff was extremely helpful, we accidentally left something in the room and they went above and beyond to help. Perfect location and the bathrooms are stunning, definitely will be going back
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10/10 Exceptional

Just what you need and nothing extra. The rooms are small but nicely decorated. Clean and comfortable beds.
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8/10 Very good

Plus: central location, value for price. Negative: entirely online check in/out which was not prepared properly. I arrived at the Hotel after dark (8:00 ish) and was surprised that I had to fill out/upload paperwork (driver license l, selfie) before I could even enter the Hotel from the street. The bad light in front of the Hotel led to repeated rejection of uploaded pictures, such that I was walking to a street lantern to take my selfie. All was necessary because somehow my phone no was not communicated from Hotels.com to Hotel management and contacting beforehand wasn't accomplished. If entirely online check in/out is the policy, communications beforehand must be failproof!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a really nice boutique hotel in walking distance to lots of bars, restaurants, and museums. The “virtual lobby” experience was a little inconvenient when checking in, but the stay was really great.
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6/10 Good

I am torn about this hotel. The location and price are spot on. However, you have to give them all of your sensitive information to include a copy of your Drivers License.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a great location for all things Philly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool room. Excellent location. Terrific restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really cool hotel in Old City Philadelphia. Nice rooms. The rooms are small, but they've got what you need to be comfortable. The AC unit struggled to keep the room as cold as the thermostat was set, but it wasn't hot either. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch and the toilet was awesome! Was pleasantly surprised to find a mini fridge in the room, as that was not noted in the list of amenities. Let me be clear, there is no elevator or on-site staff. I knew that going in to the stay. It wasn't a problem for me. The hotel staff communicates via text message and was responsive to any questions I had. I will say Chestnut Street is busy. It's loud. You're in Philadelphia. Expect a city vibe and noise level. If you are a little self reliant and able to operate a couple of key pads and walk up a few flights of steps this is a wonderful hotel in the heart of Old City. My wife and I will absolutely stay here again. We loved it.
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6/10 Good

This property is a very DIY type situation. If it saves you a bunch of money and that's what you're looking for, with decent accommodations and character it's great. But, if you're looking for pampering, this ain't it. We enjoyed our stay as we were not looking to break the bank and had the kids with us. But, we did not have hot water in the shower which would have been a deal breaker if we'd stayed more than one night.
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful property with exceptional amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the place we stayed and the bed super comfortable. Restaurant below us was amazing. Food was delicious. staff very nice and attentive. Would love to stay again ❤️
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8/10 Very good

Really cute place with lots of character! It’s a great location. The heated toilets and heated bathroom floor was a nice addition.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is very comfortable & stylish. The windows are large so expect to hear city sounds. The bathroom is super high tech lol toilet is amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Being able to text with the front desk staff about our needs made it really easy to communicate before arrival and when we were not physically at the hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Smart Use of Space.

Loved this small space. Warm tile bathroom, comfy bed, immersed in the history of the space. Clever use of small space: hooks and shelves and tiny desks when you need them. Smart. Beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, I had an amazing stay! If you're looking for a place right in the city center of Philadelphia--this is perfect for you! The hotel and restaurant are newly remodeled and the room I had was absolutely beautiful! The bathroom was state of the art and the bed was very comfy. It also had a new record player, wifi, and nice flat screen tv. The restaurant also had GREAT food! A special thanks to Jhene (Manager), Gregory (Bartender), and Brian (Owner) for making my stay truly enjoyable. I will definitely come back!
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2/10 Poor

We were staying two nights in Old city to celebrate my wife’s birthday and decided to stay at the hotel with our two children. The hotel is beautiful and you can really see the history building in the decor. Our boys enjoyed the bunk beds, heated toilet, and large shower. Unfortunately, that is where are the positives end. We ended up leaving the hotel the same night because the hot water and thermostat was not working. It was a rainy chilly night and we looked forward to a warm shower and hated the fact my son took a cold shower. The hotel refunded our money, but figuring out alternate plans really left a sour taste in our mouth. I would not recommend this hotel and have learned my lesson to only stay at hotels with an on site receptionist. Having to community over text was not great and couldn’t really help us till the morning.
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4/10 Fair

This is a building with rooms, not a hotel! It has self-check-in via an app, which must be completed in advance. No one is present. All rooms are 1.5 to 3.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator. The maintenance is shoddy. The cleaning supplies and extra linens are in piles on the stair landings. Furthermore, fair warning is not given to guests. You have to click "About this property" details to see that it has virtual check-in and accessibility issues. Even after booking, Expedia does not communicate these facts. Nor does the hotel, because the hotel uses text messages and Expedia does not provide them phone numbers. Finally there are maintenance and design problems. The bunkbed in my room had broken guard rails and the large bathroom had no counter or shelf for even a small cosmetic bag. The good news is that there is a sprinkler system.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a great location for an amazing price with an amazing view. Beautiful renovations will definitely be coming back in the future! 10/10 Recommend.
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4/10 Fair

This hotel was very cutely designed and easy to just walk in. It was very centrally located. What was very disappointing is reading the Google reviews every guest comments on no hot water and every time society hill says they’ve fixed it.. having now experienced it myself it is starting to feel like a scam that they simply refuse to offer running hot water and turn it on at the final hour. The room was quite small, which was fine, but just prepared that it’s essentially the size of your bed- plenty of storage though! Our lights flickered which was also annoying. They said they would come by first thing in the morning, but didn’t. I got a text at 11 pm that the water was magically “fixed”, but it still wasn’t. They have a lot to offer in terms of space design and cost- so just be upfront and honest about the water (and maintenance overall) ! Charge more if you need to.. Don’t trick people!!